Council members highlight Fall Festival, Time Capsule event and congratulate Miss Exeter

Oct 13, 2026

Council members reported on recent community events: Frankie Alves and Vicki Riddle praised the Fall Festival and Miss Exeter coronation (Avery Ramirez), thanked staff for event support and cleanup responses, and noted collaborative efforts with the Merchants Association and school district.

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During the Items of Interest segment the council heard brief community updates. Council Member Frankie Alves congratulated Avery Ramirez on being selected Miss Exeter, thanked Public Works staff for responding to a cleanup request and noted a positive turnout at the Fall Festival. Council Member Vicki Riddle reported attending the Miss Exeter coronation, thanked City Engineer Javier Andrade and Public Works staff for supporting a Time Capsule event and provided updates on the Water Commission and Merchants Association. Council Member Bobby Lentz also noted the success of the Fall Festival parade; Mayor Johnson thanked Public Works for promptly removing graffiti near his residence.

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